2007 Recruitment
Several recruitment events have been scheduled. Contact Recruitment Chair Jake Riley for more information.
Why Delta Chi?
- Delta Chi is a medium-sized fraternity
- You become friends with seniors as well as underclassmen
- No waiting to participate in leadership positions and intramurals
- Large enough to enjoy benefits of bigger fraternities
- We get you off to a great start
- Help you meet challenges of entering a large university
- Provide assistance in developing time management and study skills
- Jump start your social life
- Connect you with a network of new friends
- Choose Delta Chi for the guys
- Delta Chi takes pride in the quality and caliber of its members
- Members are known for friendliness, authenticity and commitment to making the fraternity the best it can be
Recruitment Guide
Key Facts About Formal Recruitment:
- Where: University of Iowa Campus
- When: August, the week before classes start
- What: Five days of fraternity interaction
- Day 1 & 2 - Visit all fraternities
- Day 3 - Choose six fraternities to visit
- Day 4 - Preference Day - choose two fraternities to visit
- Day 5 - Bid Day - fraternities extend bids to recruits
- Why: Mutual selection process enables fraternity and recruit to make decision right for them
- What to Wear "comfortable but nice" warm-weather clothing, such as a collared golf shirt, cargo shorts
Key Facts About Informal Recruitment:
- Held after Formal Recruitment concludes, during the school year
- Less structured than Formal Recruitment
- Students select fraternities they like to visit or are invited to visit
Informal versus Formal Recruitment:
Formal Recruitment:
- You can visit all fraternities in a brief period of time
- Once you become an associate member, you can participate in selection of fellow recruits during informal recruitment
- Exciting to be part of a formal recruiting class
Informal Recruitment:
- Make a decision at your own pace
- Take more time to get to know guys in houses that interest you
How to Get the Most Out of Recruitment:
Do Your Homework
- Search the Internet to learn more about fraternities
- Talk to others who have experienced fraternity life
- Social life is important but there is more to the experience
Meet a Significant Number of the Members
- Don't decide based on impressions of 1 or 2 members
- Be sure to meet underclassmen - they are your brothers for 3 to 4 years of college
Be Prepared to Ask Good Questions
- What are members' experiences with the fraternity?
- What is their position on academics?
- What can you expect if you join their house?
Be Yourself
- Don't put on an act in order to impress
- Is this the group of guys you would enjoy having as friends?
Frequenty Asked Questions
Why join a fraternity?
Members join a fraternity for camaraderie and lifelong friendships. Fraternities help to ease the transition to college, providing a smaller, more personal community. Members develop self-confidence, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
What is your policy on hazing?
Hazing is strictly prohibited, and Delta Chi does not do it. For more information, see the Iowa Greek System's zero tolerance policy (.pdf) against hazing
What is the time commitment?
Each week, you will be encouraged to attend:
- Chapter meeting attended by all members
- Meeting for associate members (new recruits)
- Social exchange with a sorority
- Session to clean the Chapter House
With good time management skills, members are able to excel academically and still participate in the above activities.
How much does it cost to live in a fraternity?
Costs vary from one fraternity to the next - in most cases, the costs are comparable to what you would pay in a dormitory. See the About Delta Chi page for more information
What can I expect if I go through recruitment?
Review the Recruitment Guide
University of Iowa Delta Chi Fraternity / 308 Ridgeland Avenue / Iowa City, IA 52246